Features of psycho-vegetative status and quality of life in children with chronic pyelonephritis

Hypothesis/aims of study. Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) in patients with external genital endometriosis (EGE) has a mixed pathogenetic mechanism of formation, including nociceptive and neuropathic components. However, there is still no clear correlation between the severity of pain and the degree of EGE. Of particular importance in pain chronization is the imbalanced autonomic nervous system (ANS) forming complex psychosomatic status, which patients experience as stress. This condition reduces the quality of life and causes social disadaptation, which exacerbates the pathological picture of the disease and diminishes the effect of pathogenetic treatment of EGE. We aimed to investigate the features of the vegetative status and assess the quality of life in patients with EGE complicated by CPPS and with a painless course of the disease. Study design, materials, and methods. The study included 135 patients of reproductive age with grade III/IV EGE (r-AFS classification): 105 of them with CPPS and 30 without this syndrome. All these individuals underwent special ANS function testing and were assessed for the quality of life according to the Medical Outcomes Study Questionnaire Short Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36). Results. The features of the vegetative status in patients with EGE complicated by CPPS were identified, such as the predominance of the sympathicotonic type of vegetative reactivity, high scores of vegetative dysfunction syndrome (in groups of patients with CPPS in almost 100% of cases), as well as high levels of reactive and personal anxiety (p < 0.05). In addition, women with EGE and CPPS have significantly reduced quality of life compared to patients with EGE and without CPPS. Conclusion. The presence of suprasegmental and segmental ANS disorders in women with EGE and CPPS partly explains the mechanisms of pain syndrome chronization. The identified features are likely to be the cause of ineffective relief of pain syndrome in the EGE pathogenetic treatment algorithms. The reduced quality of life of such patients dictates the need to develop an effective treatment regimen for EGE and CPPS. This therapy should include drugs of central action that stop the neuropathic component of the pain syndrome, which is based on the imbalance of ANS parameters.

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Self-Compassion and Quality of Life in Adults Who Stutter

American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology ◽

10.1044/2020_ajslp-20-00055 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 29 (4) ◽

pp. 2097-2108

Author(s):

Robyn L. Croft ◽

Courtney T. Byrd

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Connectedness ◽

The Self ◽

Future Research ◽

Self Compassion ◽

Adults Who Stutter ◽

And Gender ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify levels of self-compassion in adults who do and do not stutter and to determine whether self-compassion predicts the impact of stuttering on quality of life in adults who stutter. Method Participants included 140 adults who do and do not stutter matched for age and gender. All participants completed the Self-Compassion Scale. Adults who stutter also completed the Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering. Data were analyzed for self-compassion differences between and within adults who do and do not stutter and to predict self-compassion on quality of life in adults who stutter. Results Adults who do and do not stutter exhibited no significant differences in total self-compassion, regardless of participant gender. A simple linear regression of the total self-compassion score and total Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering score showed a significant, negative linear relationship of self-compassion predicting the impact of stuttering on quality of life. Conclusions Data suggest that higher levels of self-kindness, mindfulness, and social connectedness (i.e., self-compassion) are related to reduced negative reactions to stuttering, an increased participation in daily communication situations, and an improved overall quality of life. Future research should replicate current findings and identify moderators of the self-compassion–quality of life relationship.

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Misophonia: An Evidence-Based Case Report

American Journal of Audiology ◽

10.1044/2020_aja-19-00111 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 29 (4) ◽

pp. 685-690

Author(s):

C. S. Vanaja ◽

Miriam Soni Abigail

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Case Report ◽

Case History ◽

Pure Tone ◽

Physiological Responses ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Management Option ◽

Pure Tone Audiogram

Purpose Misophonia is a sound tolerance disorder condition in certain sounds that trigger intense emotional or physiological responses. While some persons may experience misophonia, a few patients suffer from misophonia. However, there is a dearth of literature on audiological assessment and management of persons with misophonia. The purpose of this report is to discuss the assessment of misophonia and highlight the management option that helped a patient with misophonia. Method A case study of a 26-year-old woman with the complaint of decreased tolerance to specific sounds affecting quality of life is reported. Audiological assessment differentiated misophonia from hyperacusis. Management included retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy based on the principles described by P. J. Jastreboff and Jastreboff (2014). A misophonia questionnaire was administered at regular intervals to monitor the effectiveness of therapy. Results A detailed case history and audiological evaluations including pure-tone audiogram and Johnson Hyperacusis Index revealed the presence of misophonia. The patient benefitted from intervention, and the scores of the misophonia questionnaire indicated a decrease in the severity of the problem. Conclusions It is important to differentially diagnose misophonia and hyperacusis in persons with sound tolerance disorders. Retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy can help patients who suffer from misophonia.

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Quality of Life of Youth With Hearing Loss

ASHA Leader ◽

10.1044/leader.ftr3.15152010.5 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 15 (15) ◽

pp. 5-6

Author(s):

Anne Skalicky ◽

Brenda Schick ◽

Donald Patrick

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Hearing Loss

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Assessing Quality of Life With Aphasia: An Annotated Bibliography

Perspectives on Neurophysiology and Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders ◽

10.1044/nnsld15.4.15 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 15 (4) ◽

pp. 15-18 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Katherine B. Ross

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Annotated Bibliography

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Thinking Beyond Language: Intervention for Severe Aphasia

Perspectives on Neurophysiology and Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders ◽

10.1044/nnsld19.1.15 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

pp. 15-22 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Nina Simmons-Mackie

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Communication Training ◽

Language Intervention ◽

Specific Training ◽

Environmental Support ◽

Total Communication ◽

Communication Partners

Abstract Purpose: This article addresses several intervention approaches that aim to improve life for individuals with severe aphasia. Because severe aphasia significantly compromises language, often for the long term, recommended approaches focus on additional domains that affect quality of life. Treatments are discussed that involve increasing participation in personally relevant life situations, enhancing environmental support for communication and participation, and improving communicative confidence. Methods: Interventions that have been suggested in the aphasia literature as particularly appropriate for people with severe aphasia include training in total communication, training of communication partners, and activity specific training. Conclusion: Several intervention approaches can be implemented to enhance life with severe aphasia.

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Chronic Refractory Cough: A Case Study

Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups ◽

10.1044/persp2.sig3.57 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

pp. 57-62

Author(s):

Anna Maria Siciliano

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Adult Female ◽

Chronic Cough ◽

Treatment Regime ◽

Speech Language Pathology ◽

Old Adult ◽

Language Pathology

This paper presents a successful behavioral case study in treatment of chronic refractory cough in a 60-year-old adult female. The efficacy for speech-language pathology treating chronic cough is discussed along with description of treatment regime. Discussion focuses on therapy approaches used and the patient's report of changes in quality of life and frequency, duration, and severity reduction of her cough after treatment.

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